South Dakota Payroll & Paycheck Tax Calculator
Running payroll in South Dakota is about as straightforward as the open plains. With no state income tax and minimal red tape, our South Dakota Payroll Tax Calculator helps you calculate unemployment and federal deductions in seconds.
South Dakota Payroll Tax Steps
South Dakota’s simplicity doesn’t mean you can skip compliance. Here’s how to stay in good standing with both state and federal agencies.
Here are some key steps you’ll have to take to make smarter payroll decisions.
Step #1: Register with Department of Labor and Regulation
Employers register with the Department of Labor & Regulation (DLR) for unemployment insurance. No state income tax registration is required.
Employers also handle TDI contributions deducted from employee wages.
Step #2: Understand South Dakota’s Payroll Taxes
State income tax: None
UI new employer rate: ~1.2% on first $15,000 of wages
Federal taxes: FICA and FUTA apply
Step #3: Wage & Overtime Rules
South Dakota uses the federal minimum wage ($7.25/hour) and FLSA overtime standards.
Step #4: Pay Frequency & Final Pay
Employers can choose pay frequency. Final wages must be paid on the next scheduled payday or within a reasonable period after separation.
Step #5: Use Our South Dakota Payroll Calculator
No state income tax makes this one easy — our calculator handles FICA, FUTA, and UI contributions instantly, giving you clear gross-to-net visibility.
Step #6: File and Stay Compliant
Quarterly UI wage reports via South Dakota’s UI e-Services portal
Federal returns (941, 940) as applicable
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